Who is the worst U.S. President ever?

[FMCoug]

Originally Posted by Archaea

There were a bunch of terrible 19th Century presidents and Carter is the worst in my book. Bush may be the worst Republican, but Taft wasn't so grand. Hoover?

I chose Carter. I think it's unfair to compare 19th century presidents with those in the modern era. For that matter, the early 20th century you could say the same thing.

Also, when you go back beyond your own lifetime, you're relying on historians vs. your own living through the times. So that is a tough comparison too.

In my lifetime, it's Carter no question. And based on what I know of history, I'd include the rest of the 20th century in that. Beyond that who knows.

[SeattleUte]

Originally Posted by All-American

Bush is definitely the worst president we've had all year.

A little perpective, please. You haven't even listed presidents that were worse than Bush. Hoover beats him by a longshot.

This is a hard poll to make because except Nixon the bad ones aren't very interesting.

[Archaea]

Originally Posted by SeattleUte

This is a hard poll to make because except Nixon the bad ones aren't very interesting.

How could you not list Hoover?

You're just myopic in your hatred for Bush. We've had plenty of horrible Presidents. In fact, we've have more horrible presidents than good ones, and very few average presidents. We really haven't had very many good ones. As I survey the field, I doubt we've had more than five good ones.

[SeattleUte]

Originally Posted by Archaea

How could you not list Hoover?

You're just myopic in your hatred for Bush. We've had plenty of horrible Presidents. In fact, we've have more horrible presidents than good ones, and very few average presidents. We really haven't had very many good ones. As I survey the field, I doubt we've had more than five good ones.

I forgot Hoover. BFD. It's not like he caused the Great Depression. Most of whatever the office of the president did to bring that on was under Coolidge.

[Detroitdad]

Originally Posted by YOhio

James Buchanan.

He would be my vote as well. But since he was not in the poll I voted for Harding, if only because of his descendant, Tonya's foibles.

[Fumamota McChopperdave]

How can you list James Polk? If not for he the Portland Trailblazers would all be speaking Spanish.

[Archaea]

Originally Posted by Detroitdad

He would be my vote as well. But since he was not in the poll I voted for Harding, if only because of his descendant, Tonya's foibles.

James Buchanan is a very good choice.

We have so many to choose from, Harding, Coolidge, Buchanan, Hoover, Carter. The choices are endless.

[il Padrino Ute]

Originally Posted by Detroitdad

He would be my vote as well. But since he was not in the poll I voted for Harding, if only because of his descendant, Tonya's foibles.

Wha?

Tonya is a descendant?

I'll give her credit for making ice skating marginally interesting for one year.

[Detroitdad]

Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

Wha?

Tonya is a descendant?

I'll give her credit for making ice skating marginally interesting for one year.

I am pulling your leg. But she may have been more qualified to hold the top post than he was.

[il Padrino Ute]

Originally Posted by Detroitdad

I am pulling your leg. But she may have been more qualified to hold the top post than he was.

Boy, do I feel silly.



She was creative and knew how to get what she wanted.